4 Ways to Type

2024 Author: Samantha Chapman | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 09:13

When you type on the computer keyboard you have to look at each letter and your typing speed is low? Learn to write easier, without mistakes, by following the tips in this article and you will make a good impression on everyone!

Steps

Method 1 of 4: Preparation

Step 1. Decide what type of keyboard to use

In most cases, you'll find yourself using a traditional QWERTY keyboard, but there is the option to change the order of the letters and opt for the Dvorak layout, which allows for easier typing. The QWERTY standard was born with the intention of typing the keys of the classic typewriter more comfortably, but this is no longer necessary with computers. However, if you share your PC with other people or change it often, the layout changes will cause confusion. These steps focus on the QWERTY standard.

Step 2. Get into the right position

How you sit affects your efficiency. Poor posture can cause more mistakes and slowness.

• Make sure the keyboard is at a comfortable finger height. Your hands should be located more or less at the same level as you type, perhaps a little higher than the height of the keyboard.

  

• Sit straight.

  

• Rest your feet completely on the floor.

  

• Prepare an ergonomically suitable workstation for you.

Method 2 of 4: Learn to Beat

Step 1. Put your fingers in the starting position

Put your right index finger on the J and let the other three fingers fall naturally on the K, L and semicolon. Place your left index finger on the F and let the other three fingers fall naturally on the D, S and A.

Step 2. Tap each key from left to right:

a s d f j k l. You shouldn't move your fingers out of their position, just tap on the keys they're resting on.

Step 3. Repeat, but this time in upper case:

A S D F J K L. Use the shift key. When the letter you want to capitalize is typed by the left hand, you will press the right shift key with your right little finger; when the letter you want to capitalize is typed by the right hand, you should press the left shift key with your left little finger.

Step 4. Get familiar with the rest of the alphabet

Memorize where each letter is located on the keyboard and match the exact finger to the key.

• The Q, A and Z keys are struck with the left little finger, which also hits the tab, caps lock and shift.

  

• The W, S and X keys are struck with the ring finger of the left hand.

  

• The E, D and C keys are struck with the middle finger of the left hand.

  

• The R, F, V, B, G and T keys are struck with the index finger of the left hand.

  

• The thumb should never leave the space bar.

  

• The U, J, N, M, H and Y keys are struck with the index finger of the right hand.

  

• The I, K keys, the one containing the comma and the one containing the <symbol are struck with the middle finger of the right hand.

  

• The keys O, L, the one containing the> symbol and the one containing the dot are struck with the ring finger of the right hand.

  

• The little finger of the right hand is used to type the following keys: P, semicolon, colon, quotation mark, slash, backslash, question mark, square brackets, curly brackets, vertical bar, shift, enter and backspace.

  

Method 3 of 4: Practice

Step 1. Get back to the starting position

Write "The quick brown fox jumps the lazy dog". This sentence contains every letter of the alphabet.

• In the beginning, check your fingers to make sure they are placed on the correct keys and return to the starting position.
• Start slowly, then gradually speed up.
• Start taking your eyes off the keyboard and just look at the monitor to make sure you are spelling the sentence correctly. Correct the mistakes you make, you will learn to do it without looking at the keys.
• If you can't help but look at the keyboard, cover it with paper.

Step 2. Pay attention to some aspects

Typing should be easy and enjoyable:

• Tap the keyboard quickly and sharply. Do not hit the keys without pointing them well with your fingers, otherwise you will make mistakes.
• If you hit the keys hard, your hands will get tired.
• To increase speed and accuracy, keep your wrists elevated, perhaps with adequate support if you forget to maintain your posture. There are special pads, or you can improvise by placing a book under each wrist at a height almost equal to that of the keyboard. You will move faster and make fewer mistakes.

Step 3. Keep practicing

There are many programs that teach keyboard typing, some free, some not - do an online search to find the one that's right for you. The best way to learn is, of course, to practice, so take at least 10 minutes a day to do it, even if you feel discouraged the first few times. It won't take long to improve and once you've mastered the technique, you'll never forget it!

Then, start practicing with numbers and symbols. Write down phone numbers and addresses. The more complicated the key operations are, the more advanced your level will become

Method 4 of 4: Easy Exercises

Here are a few lines to write to master the art of typing. Repeat each line numerous times to memorize where the keys are.

• Pack my box with five dozen liquid diet cans or jugs.
• Crazy Fredericka bought many very exquisite opal jewels.
• Sixty zippers were quickly picked from the woven jute bag.
• Amazingly few discotheques provide jukeboxes.
• Heavy boxes perform quick waltzes and jigs.
• Jackdaws love my big sphinx of quartz.
• The five boxing wizards jump quickly.
• How quickly daft jumping zebras vex.
• Quick zephyrs blow, vexing daft Jim.
• Sphinx of black quartz, judge my vow.
• Waltz, nymph, for quick jigs vex Bud.
• Blowzy night-frumps vex'd Jack Q.
• Glum Schwartzkopf vex'd by NJ IQ.

Advice

• Learning to type takes a lot of effort, time and patience. Hold on!
• It uses special type accelerator software to reduce various typing and typing errors. You can find free or demo programs.
• If you want to get a typing certificate, try (if possible) practicing on a regular keyboard, not a laptop. The letters on laptop keyboards may be closer together than you will normally use.
• Don't look at the keyboard as you type; the first few times you will have to cover it to not do it.
• Use the elevated dashes on the F and J keys to keep your fingers in the right place as you tap. You can hear them with index fingers when you type, when you go from word to word, etc.
• Relax your shoulders and sit up straight.
• If you want to beat easier, improve the coordination between your hands and eyes. This will be easier for you if you play the guitar or another musical instrument.

Warnings

• While using acronyms can help you beat faster, this can diminish the quality of your work and turn into a bad habit that's hard to break. Avoid slang that is used on the internet or when writing text messages. Practicing with pseudo-words can harm your future skills.
• Never hunch over. Poor posture can cause slower work, carpal tunnel syndrome, or frequent strain injuries. Take regular breaks and walk a bit to stretch.